Cooking with Turkish Flavours in 60 seconds
byYum. I salivate looking back at my time cooking with Turkish Flavours. The aromas, laughter, and feast made for one great day in Istanbul….
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KeepGo International SIM Review – Connected #RTW
byKeepGo SIM Card Review – Connected #RTW On my latest trip around the world I was very fortunate to have one helluva travel partner…
This Life in Trips is Going on a #GreatCoastRoadTrip !
byAwesome news friends! I have been selected to hit the road for the inaugural ‘#GreatCoastRoadTrip‘ thanks to Coast Hotels and Zipcar. I will be…
Cooking with Turkish Flavours – A Unique Istanbul Cooking Class Experience
byWhen people ask me what it is that makes my favourite countries stand out, the food almost always has something to do with it….
Why is the Neorion TripAdvisors #1 hotel in Istanbul?
byFor our last couple of days in Istanbul, we were treated to a stay at the Neorion – Istanbul’s number one hotel on TripAdvisor. With…
Visiting 80 Countries over the next 4 years – Derek Freal
byMeet Derek Freal, an American cubicle escapee living the nomadic dream. I should probably point out that Derek is not the elderly gentlemen…
Baylosuites – Feeling at Home in Istanbul
byAfter spending an incredibly relaxing time in Cappadocia floating over the moon-like landscape and sleeping like posh Flintstones, we found ourselves back to the…
That Time I Slept in a Cave | Kale Konak Cappadocia Cave Hotel Review
byWhile looking for unique accommodations in Cappadocia I found out that cave hotels are all the rage. Sold. A Cappadocia cave hotel, for those…
Above Cappadocia in 60 Seconds with Voyager Balloons
byWhat an amazing experience. I tried to share how awesome my hot air balloon ride with Voyager Balloons was with words and pictures in…
A day in Cappadocia with New Göreme Tour’s
byAfter spending an amazing morning with Voyager Balloons experiencing Cappadocia from above we were ready for a closer look. With the help of New Göreme…
The Best World Heritage Sites in Turkey
byTurkey is a fascinating country full of interesting things to do and see including 11 different world heritage sites. To get on the list…
Sumahan on the Water – A Unique Istanbul Hotel That Has It All
byWhile en route to Russia for the Sochi Olympics we had close to a 24-hour layover in Istanbul. Normally a layover of this duration…
Making the Most of that Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport Layover
byOn my way to Russia for the Sochi Winter Olympics, I had a 20+ hour layover in Istanbul. Normally this type of delay would excite…
Gear Review: Lowepro Event Messenger Camera Bags
byWith the recent purchase of my Olympus e-pl5 camera and with my around the world trip looming I have been left with the need…
My Heineken Experience – Is it worth your Euro’s?
byOf all the things to see and do with our short time in the wonderfully charming city of Amsterdam, we end up at a…
Instagramming Dubai
byI‘m not exactly sure what I was expecting when I touched down in Dubai. Tim Horton’s no. Desert and sand yes. Still, the modern…
A Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation- Hotel de Windketel Review
byA Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation – Hotel de Windketel Review When I originally set out looking for a unique Amsterdam accommodation I had a…
Amsterdam Food & Brew in 60 Seconds
byAmsterdam Food & Brew in 60 Seconds Even though we only had a day in Amsterdam on this trip, we ate and drank like…
A Couple Dam Hungry Birds – An Amsterdam Foodie Tour Review
byA Couple Dam Hungry Birds – An Amsterdam Foodie Tour When I first visited Amsterdam I remember thinking that the food was bad. Really…
How to do Reykjavik in 3 Days – The Perfect Stopover to or from Europe
byHere it is. My favorite itinerary for my favorite volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic – How to do Reykjavik in 3…
Instagramming Istanbul
byIstanbul. Where the continents of Europe and Asia meet. The result is an amazing collection of sights, sounds, and culture. The food, architecture, and people…
Instagramming Cappadocia
byWhat an amazingly odd and unique corner of the earth. Instagramming Cappadocia is a quick recap of my time in central Turkey. Plenty of write…
My Sochi Fan Experience
byMy Sochi Fan Experience After traveling all night you would think I would have been exhausted. Thoughts of past Olympic experiences kept…
Instagramming Sochi 2014
byStill no Sochi blog yet but hey, I’ve got pictures! Instagramming Sochi 2014 is a quick recap of my blurry time in Russia. Thoughts and…
Sochi 2014 in 60 Seconds
bySochi 2014 in 60 Seconds Here is a quick post to say we came, we saw, we drank, we celebrated and we left. No issues…